The theme of this blog is creative writing. Any writing on this blog by authors other than myself is by permission of the author. I've written many poems, short stories, novellas, novels, and more. I hope you will want to get to know me and, of course, I hope you will want to buy a book or two.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

SARA, a Canadian Saga is my first novel. I'm overjoyed that it is into its third printing.For those of you who have not yet bought a copy I want you to know there are still some copies available.

Here is some feedback from readers of SARA.

"Your well-written book brought memories of actual places and people to me. I was a child growing up on Prince Edward Island in the dirty thirties." K. Austin

"I've read your book already and loved the story. It reminded me of the stories my parents and grandparents used to relate about the 20's and 30's, Your story will sell very well with the older audience and educate the younger ones. They were not easy days for anyone." Judy Donovan-McDonald.

"I received SARA on Tuesday and cóuldn't wait to read it. I couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed the story especially the streets in Toronto. It brought back a lot of memories. It is good for the soul to remember the past. Could that be why we call them the good old days? Looking forward to a sequel. Maureen Jones-Motchan.

"I truly enjoyed reading SARA. At times I laughed and at other times I felt tears welling up. It was such a good story, well written and I loved it." Eleanor Lambert.

I just finished reading "Sara." I would have read it sooner, but have this strange desire to read my books in the order I receive them, lol.

I took the book to work with me where I was teaching a grade 7 class. The children were directed to write about a time when they or someone they knew, demonstrated perseverance. I held up the book and used "Sara" as an example of a woman who demonstrated perseverance. I also spoke to the fact that the author demonstrated this quality in her determination to have her story published. You would not believe the response from these kids - many wanted to know if they could get it at Chapters. This story is uniquely Canadian and should be marketed to adolescents as part of their Canadian heritage. "Sara" is a narrative that figures in the histories of Canadian families everywhere. I will be passing this on to my son!

The line that cracked me up and drew me in for good:

"Their mother set the steaming bowls of vegetables in the centre of the large, old, wooden table that no amount of wax and polish could dignify." (p. 11)

I won't over-analyze why this struck me as hilarious, it just did. What sad, sad state Rebecca was in over her table, lol. This table is a silent witness to generations of love, hope, fear, strife, courage, ignorance and finally, understanding. What a beautiful metaphor for an old scratched up, banged around history that none of us can escape and our fear of endlessly repeating it.

Thank-you for inviting us to the table.

Karen.

This is just a taste of the amazing feedback I have received from some readers of SARA...........hope you will want to buy a copy too. They are $20 a copy and to purchase yours just email me and I will deliver your copy to you if you live here in town. Otherwise your book will be in the mail the same day I receive your payment. Thanks in advance...Audrey.

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Moose Road - a Canadian Tragedy

The book launch of Moose Road - a Canadian Tragedy was a great success and all print copies on hand sold out. This book is now available in Kindle format at all Amazon sites and also in print format on Amazon as well as Create Space.

Book Launch of Moose Road - a Canadian Tragedy

with Mayor Hamilton and Susan Krupp, Illustrator and cover designer

Ellen and The Hummingtree

Ellen and the Hummingtree, written by me andillustrated by Susan Krupp,was my primary project for2012. A very successful Elliot Lake Book Launch took place November 10, 2012, at the Gallery at The Centre,Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre,1 pm - reading and book signingcontinued throughout the afternoon.Paperback and Kindle Editions are available at all Amazon sites. Check out my author page at http://www.amazon.com/author/audreyaustin

Ellen and The Hummingtree is published by Wynterblue Publishing Canada as a Kindle Book on Amazon.com along with Sara, a Canadian Saga; Reawakening; Keeping It Simple; and The Silent Star plus a Dozen.http://www.amazon.com/author/audreyaustin

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Moose Road - a Canadian Tragedy

My 6th book which is my 4th novel has arrived

Ellen and the Hummingtree

Paperback copies of Ellen and The Hummingtree are sold out. The successfu book launch took place November 10th at The Gallery at The Centre. Check out my author page http://www.amazon.com/author/audreyaustin to see Ellen and four of my other books available as E-books published by Wynterblue Publishing Canada.

The Silent Star, plus a dozen

Keeping it Simple

Available both in Paperback and as an E-book http://www.amazon.com/author/audreyaustin

Reawakening

SARA, a Canadian Saga

Book Cover Design

I can't say enough about the amazing book cover designs produced by Susan at http://yuneekpix.com/Check out her website and share my amazement.I am truly blessed to have her as the artist who designs the covers for all my books.From my heart, thank you, Susan.

Elliot Lake...

a jewel in the wilderness

Dunlop Lake from the air

Photo taken from flight 340 35 miles north of Dunlop Lake

Ellen and The Hummingtree and all my books are illustrated by Susan Krupp